Question

When number is multiplied by 4 subtracting from 68, the result obtained is the same as three times the sum of the number and 4 find the number

Answer 1

Let the no.be X

when multiplied by 4 = 4X

68-4X=3(X+4)

68-4X=3X+12

collecting like terms together,

7X=56

therefore; X=8

hence ,the number is 8.